Chapter 985 - Launch Is Imminent

The light spot on the electronic map representing the "Monster" transforming wing fighter was rapidly approaching its destination.

The radar system will also detect some dangerous targets on the ground, such as anti-aircraft gun anti-aircraft positions and anti-aircraft missile positions, and display them like star-like cursors.

If Lin Mo didn't have a special "ticket", he might not even have a chance to get close during this period.

After launching the "Buzhou Mountain" project, the three launch centers in Jiuquan, Xichang and Taiyuan have entered into busy launch missions. There must be a large launch mission every seven days.

The three-stage near-Earth space launch from China has made a large area of ​​low-Earth orbit a restricted space for satellites of other countries. No matter who hits whom, it will cause serious regrets.

Huge Long March 2 strap-on carrier rockets were sent to the launch pad, supporting the extremely valuable space port components with maximum carrying capacity into low-Earth orbit, and then assembled bit by bit in space by robots. The "Buzhoushan" large-scale skyport has gradually completed its prototype.

Mass production of launch vehicles seems to be extremely costly, but as demand increases, once industrial mass production is achieved, the cost will plummet, so the cost is far from increasing as much as imagined, only hundreds of billions of yuan. .

The investment and consumption units of the aerospace industry are at least based on hundreds of millions, which is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Weaker countries are simply not qualified to participate in this expensive game. Being able to develop the aerospace industry is also a reflection of national strength.

A week ago, the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, the only one capable of manned launches, sent the first batch of four astronauts into low-Earth orbit to reach the front station.

Four hours later, the manned launch module successfully completed the high-precision docking with the space port. The four astronauts successfully entered the living cabin that was initially built by the robot, activated the life system, and launched the mission immediately. for the busy work of cultivating plants.

Establishing an internal circulation oxygen supply system in the space port as soon as possible will help support more astronauts to settle in.

Fast-growing shrub seeds provided by the country's top botanical research institute combined with soilless cultivation technology filled the living cabin with greenery within a week. The large number of plants that were stimulated initially met the self-sufficient breathing needs of the four astronauts.

Every link is almost accurate to the minute, and the cargo transportation tasks of the two launch centers in Xichang and Taiyuan have not stopped. As the largest aerospace port in human history, it is destined to make a global sensation and go down in history.

Following the prompts from the ground crew waving signal sticks, the "Monster" deforming wing fighter slowly landed vertically on the helicopter landing pad.

For the space agency, the special performance of Lin Mo's "Ji (machine)" is no secret. There is even no secret in the structure of the entire fighter jet. The design drawings and configuration list are among the top domestic ones. Who doesn't have a design institute, but whether they can get it is another matter.

Lin Mo, who jumped out of the fighter jet wearing "Dragon General", saw some familiar faces in the crowd that greeted him.

"Welcome! Welcome! No. 1, it's been a long time no see. I thought you were sacrificed in the 'Abyss Nirvana'."

A smiling female officer took the lead to greet Lin Mo. He still called Lin Mo the temporary code name used at the aerospace training center. This shows how deeply Lin Mo left a deep impression on the astronauts of his generation.

When Lin Mo and Captain Jiang borrowed the super flight simulator at the Fifth Aerospace Training Center, some information was also revealed.

It was not until later that these astronauts learned how dangerous and terrifying the "Abyss Nirvana" international pilot death fighting competition was, and that those who could come back alive from it were all the ace pilots most valued by each country.

If she knew that Lin Mo had also dropped tactical nuclear weapons, she would definitely be shocked and speechless. This level is almost as good as that of an astronaut. Looking at the world, there are not many pilots who are qualified to carry it in flight. Tactical nuclear weapons.

"Hello! No. 4! Well, Lieutenant Colonel, you look good!"

After solemnly saluting Wei Yunyi and the astronauts behind her, Lin Mo took off his tactical helmet, revealing his young face. He glanced at the welcoming crowd and said, "Where's No. 18? Why not?" Seeing him, it seems that No. 2 is not here either!”

No. 2 is Wang Xuejun, who had a small conflict with Lin Mo at first, and No. 18 is Meng Yinan, a young pilot who likes to call Lin Mo boss all the time. It was he who took the lead in securing a unique viewing for Lin Mo. " Tickets for the launch of "Buzhou Mountain".

This kind of viewing opportunity is not available even to domestic journalists who enjoy special rights. Without a certain identity, they do not even have the opportunity to get close to the launch site.

The day before the launch, the 20-kilometer radius of the launch site was completely cleared by the military, and no chickens or dogs were left.

After collectively returning the military salute with others, Wei Yunyi smiled slightly and said: "What a coincidence, you are late. Xiao Meng happened to be on the list of people taking off today. He must have entered the cabin by now, and Wang Xuejun Went up a week ago.”

Then she said to the other astronauts beside her: "Let me introduce this comrade again. He was the most evil humanoid monster in the training center. He could completely destroy the equipment for testing the impact force with one punch. No. 1, well-deserved No. 1 Number."

A round of warm applause broke out, officially welcoming Lin Mo's arrival.

No one thought Wei Yunyi's words were nonsense. The shattered impact force testing machine still placed in the scrap warehouse was silently telling everyone who saw it the terrible force it had withstood.

"Let's go! I'll take you to the launch site area. Do you want to watch it from the command center hall or from the observation tower next to the launch site?"

Wei Yunyi personally led the team to greet Lin Mo. Naturally, she had received instructions from her superiors, including what could be said and what could not be said. After all, Lin Mo was not a member of the aerospace system. Although the confidentiality level was almost the same, the system was the system and could not be tolerated. Any challenges.

Even if you have the only viewing ticket, you are not allowed to run around and watch casually. The satellite launch site has a high level of confidentiality, which is almost the same as launching an intercontinental missile. Naturally, there is a limited observation area.

There is such a division. Lin Mo paused and immediately made a choice: "Well! Then the observation tower! The view there is wider."

If you see something you shouldn't see in the command center, encounter something you shouldn't touch, or simply break something, that would be a serious sin.

In fact, what made Lin Mo even more worried was the giant dragon. It was best to watch this unstable factor in a place where it was harmless to humans and animals.

Because many astronauts are very curious about who can allow the space agency to arrange special privileges to observe the launch, and because Lieutenant Colonel Meng Yinan keeps talking about the mysterious boss who is almost defiant, many people follow Wei Yunyi out of curiosity Come to pick up the airport together, which forced the original pick-up vehicle to change from a sedan to a bus that can accommodate more passengers.

The helipad was not too far from the launch site, and the bus quickly arrived at its destination, an observation tower closest to the launch site.

The safe distance for watching the launch of the launch vehicle is at least 1.5 kilometers, which is 2 kilometers away from the launch pad. The approximately five-story observation tower is a dedicated observation point for internal personnel of the launch center. It has automatic isolation windows, underground bunkers, escape routes, etc. Facilities allow you to watch the launch and take-off process from a very safe distance.

From the appearance, it looks like a booster tower in a water plant, with a very wide field of view. Even if other astronauts come up together, it still doesn't seem crowded.

This was because Lin Mo had benefited from the astronauts. Guests from outside would not be so lucky.

Even news media such as CCTV can only arrange it at another observation tower 3 kilometers away from the launch point.

"Go on! There's still one hour before launch time."

Wei Yunyi handed Lin Mo a headset, and other astronauts were receiving their own headsets and telescopes from the staff of the observation tower.

"Thanks!"

Lin Mo took the headset and put it on his head. The two huge earphones just covered his ears.

What seemed to be an announcement from the command center came to my ears.

"There are still 60 minutes until launch. The launch site is now being cleared. The propellant pressure is normal and the infrared response in the launch area is normal..."

This appears to be a public communication channel.

"No. 1, press this button and you can apply for a separate connection!"

Wei Yunyi pointed to a small button on the earphone cover, reminding her of an important function.

Then he pointed to the launch pad in the distance. The meaning was self-evident.

"Thanks!"

Lin Mo smiled and nodded at Wei Yunyi, and then followed the instructions.

"Hello, this is the wiring board."

Sure enough, with this press, the previous notification sound immediately disappeared and was replaced by the voice of a young man. The headset at the Satellite Launch Center seemed to use manual wiring.

Lin Mo continued: "Please help me connect to Meng Yinan of the launch cabin."

"Please tell me who you are."

Lin Mo's voiceprint was obviously not automatically recognized.

"The flight code is 'Dragon Knight'!" Lin Mo added.

"Uh, okay, the call will be connected soon, please wait."

The operator was obviously stunned, but quickly checked the identity of the person who connected.

"Hey, this is Jingwei 2, and I'm the pilot Meng Yinan."

The voice of "tabby cat" appeared on the channel the next second, and he thought it was a post in the command center checking with him about the pre-launch inspection work.

"I am 'Dragon Knight'!"

As soon as Lin Mo's voice appeared, Meng Yinan's eyes widened immediately.